Wrongful Death

When a person’s death happened because of another person or entity’s negligence, it is considered as wrongful death. Wrongful death claims must be formally filed by the deceased person’s surviving dependents or beneficiaries particularly family members. The beneficiaries can be entitled for compensation if the negligent acts of the defendants were proven to be accurate. Nowadays, because of survival statutes, cases can still be filed even after the victim’s death. Time is very important when it comes to wrongful deaths. Even if the evidences against an accused party are staggering, the claim might be denied and rejected if it was filed after the statute of limitations. Your timely action for your case can mean a lot so do not feel uncertain to contact us today for a legal consultation. Each state holds a distinct law when it comes to wrongful death. The “statute of limitation” varies in each state and these statutes account for the allowable time period for filing of wrongful death claims. In Nevada, a wrongful death claim can be filed six years from an individual’s time of death.

Claims for Wrongful Death

• The death of the person was caused by the defendant
• The defendant was negligent
• There is a surviving spouse, children, and/or other beneficiaries
• Financial loss and damages resulted after the death

A successful wrongful death lawsuit can result to a comprehensive reimbursement of incurred expenses including but not limited to medical, funeral, loss of benefits, loss of inheritance, physical suffering, psychological disturbances, loss of care and security, loss of companionship, and other punitive consequences. It must be noted that specific circumstances in your case can alter the allowable limitation period. For example, deaths caused by government-related entities have a shorter statute of limitation which means that cases can be filed a year or two following the wrongful death. On the contrary, deaths involving children or minors have a longer statute of limitations. If the cause of death wasn’t immediately known after quite some time, then the statute may be rightfully extended.

Wrongful Death Claims

To know more about filing of a wrongful death claim, feel free to call us today for a free case consultation. At Goodman Law Group, we can help you find ways to attain justice for a loved one’s right. Attorney Ross Goodman practices a professional yet compassionate manner in handling wrongful death claims. Armed with an encompassing experience in the legal field and concern for clients, we can ensure you that you will be guided accordingly throughout the development of the case.